Meaning of the word measures in English

What does measures mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

measures

US /ˈmɛʒərz/
UK /ˈmɛʒəz/

Plural Noun

1.

actions taken to achieve a purpose

Example:
The government introduced new measures to control inflation.
Safety measures were put in place after the accident.
2.

standards or units used to express size, quantity, or degree

Example:
We need to take accurate measures of the room before buying furniture.
The recipe calls for specific measures of ingredients.

Verb

to ascertain the size, amount, or degree of something by using an instrument or by comparison with a standard

Example:
The tailor will measure you for a new suit.
We need to measure the impact of these changes.